Tour &
Taxis.energy

Brussels' Largest Citizen Energy Community

A pioneering example of participatory engagement and energy inclusion at the heart of the European capital

Tour & Taxis.energy represents much more than a simple renewable energy community: it's a true social innovation laboratory where citizen engagement and active resident participation are transforming Brussels' energy landscape. Launched in January 2022, this revolutionary initiative has become the largest active energy community in Brussels.

An Unprecedented Participatory Approach

What distinguishes Tour & Taxis.energy is its resolutely participatory approach. Neighborhood residents have been placed at the center of concerns, with an economic model that prioritizes accessibility and social equity. Renewable energy is made primarily accessible to subsidized housing, creating a virtuous circle where the energy transition benefits the most vulnerable populations first.

Infrastructure and Impact

Key figures:

• 3,000 kWp installed on 10,000 solar panels
• 3,000 MWh/year of renewable energy production
• 50+ active participants from residential buildings
• 70% optimized collective self-consumption
• 17% average savings on participants' bills
• €47,000 annual savings redistributed to the community
• 1.98 tons of CO₂ avoided each year

A Revolutionary Inclusion Model

The community operates according to a unique participatory inclusion principle: 50% of production directly powers the Maritime Station (offices, shops, services), while the other half is equitably redistributed to Park Lane residents and the neighborhood via an intelligent energy sharing system.

Democratic Governance

Structured around the Share.energy ASBL association, the community guarantees democratic governance where each member-participant has a voice. This structure ensures that economic benefits remain at the service of the community.

Partnership of Excellence

An exemplary collaborative ecosystem brings together:

• Nextensa: Initiating real estate developer
• Sibelga: Network manager facilitator
• Brugel: Regional regulator guaranteeing the legal framework
• WeSmart: Technology operator and platform manager

Innovation and Research

The project serves as an experimentation ground for several European initiatives (BlueBird, MOnergiZE, MELISSA) that study the optimization of citizen engagement and the development of energy flexibility solutions.

Future Vision

Tour & Taxis.energy paves the way toward a new energy model where citizens become actors in their own energy transition, demonstrating that it's possible to reconcile economic efficiency, social justice, and environmental ambition.

Contact: asblshare.energy@gmail.com | Share.energy ASBL, Drève du parc 6, box 19, 1000 Brussels